tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post4145169362807412655..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Sanibel Sunday: January 24, 2016JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16911392115814473132016-02-12T16:28:22.505-05:002016-02-12T16:28:22.505-05:00Lisa -Fingers crossed I never spend another winter...Lisa -Fingers crossed I never spend another winter in central New York! ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-45912390838055247352016-02-10T22:56:09.981-05:002016-02-10T22:56:09.981-05:00You are really having quite an adventure in Florid...You are really having quite an adventure in Florida this time around!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-11574007300100515962016-02-01T08:46:30.049-05:002016-02-01T08:46:30.049-05:00Athira - I have loved almost every skinnytaste rec...Athira - I have loved almost every skinnytaste recipe I've tried. My moms making that minestrone this week, so I'm hoping she loves it, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74905381435462353302016-01-30T16:45:27.887-05:002016-01-30T16:45:27.887-05:00I'm with your daughter - that blizzard was def...I'm with your daughter - that blizzard was definitely to be enjoyed. We hadn't had such a big one in a long time, so this was welcome. Of course, the cleanup after wasn't fun at all!<br /><br />I also had to say that we made that same minestrone soup this past weekend and LOVED it! It is certainly the best minestrone ever.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-62203949859506377772016-01-29T07:42:28.531-05:002016-01-29T07:42:28.531-05:00RAnn - Unfortunately, no... but it was a clear, ch...RAnn - Unfortunately, no... but it was a clear, chilly day and I'm sure the view would have been spectacular.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73108936249136544522016-01-28T21:59:23.029-05:002016-01-28T21:59:23.029-05:00Did you climb to the top of the lighthouse? I lov...Did you climb to the top of the lighthouse? I loved the view. RAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04102249990885174107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-1910100243008674202016-01-27T10:25:24.621-05:002016-01-27T10:25:24.621-05:00Teddyree - Better late than never always works for...Teddyree - Better late than never always works for me! ;-) Feels like my reading is at a standstill, too, because I've been reading the same book for SO long. Good luck catching up this week.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66915962169295816472016-01-27T07:08:13.919-05:002016-01-27T07:08:13.919-05:00I'm late visiting but better late than never r...I'm late visiting but better late than never right? lol. Sannibel sounds wonderful despite the crazy weather, hope everyone stays safe and warm. My reading is almost at a standstill and I need to get caught up on reviews and blogging but that seems to be a sloooow process. Good luck getting back into routine and happy reading :)Teddyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553244883194436385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61728232411713493012016-01-25T22:21:51.155-05:002016-01-25T22:21:51.155-05:00Lindsey - It sure is... what was I thinking? But n...Lindsey - It sure is... what was I thinking? But now I'm hooked and have to know how it ends....JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-67107472507713942332016-01-25T22:21:13.012-05:002016-01-25T22:21:13.012-05:00Shannon - There are a few really long books I'...Shannon - There are a few really long books I've loved (The Count of Monte Cristo & A Suitable Boy to name a couple), but I can never seem to bring myself to recommend them. I'd feel so awful if someone invested all that time and hated them...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38121156416411564622016-01-25T22:19:08.478-05:002016-01-25T22:19:08.478-05:00Nise' - Didn't know you mom was down here!...Nise' - Didn't know you mom was down here! We finally had some sun and warmer weather today... fingers crossed it lasts!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28742682240750757192016-01-25T22:17:56.737-05:002016-01-25T22:17:56.737-05:00Susan - Yes, Sanibel seems like a little piece of ...Susan - Yes, Sanibel seems like a little piece of paradise in winter... just like Naples. Didn't realize you were listening to The Paying Guests. Juliet Stevenson is one of my favorite narrators. Will look forward to your thoughts when you're done!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83520460568962174432016-01-25T22:15:10.776-05:002016-01-25T22:15:10.776-05:00Sarah - So I've got a little longer to enjoy C...Sarah - So I've got a little longer to enjoy City on Fire? Like Patty said above, this is like a train wreck, but I feel like I've got to see it through to the bitter end... I need to know how it turns out, but your kindle-throwing response has me nervous ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-55557025811828374422016-01-25T22:12:18.662-05:002016-01-25T22:12:18.662-05:00Rita - The sun finally came out today and it's...Rita - The sun finally came out today and it's looking good for the next couple of days... until El Nino decides to change thing again. I love FL in the winter. but would have trouble acclimating to the heat and humidity of the summer :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5731119916442591262016-01-25T22:09:47.409-05:002016-01-25T22:09:47.409-05:00Ti - That's exactly how I felt when we got the...Ti - That's exactly how I felt when we got the tornado warnings here! Give me a blizzard any day ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73106500832695819412016-01-25T22:08:56.282-05:002016-01-25T22:08:56.282-05:00JudyMac - I've got The Master on my kindle. Lo...JudyMac - I've got The Master on my kindle. Love Colm Toibin's writing and hoping I can get to it sometime during the TBR Dare. <br /><br />Last week the beach was covered with sea urchins, in addition to all the shells. Today it was starfish... can't wait to see what washes up tomorrow :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60799277675868166492016-01-25T22:08:39.740-05:002016-01-25T22:08:39.740-05:00Holy cow, City on Fire is long!! I think you reall...Holy cow, City on Fire is long!! I think you really have to be ready to commit to a book to approach one that is that long. Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-64656175269830183332016-01-25T22:05:51.561-05:002016-01-25T22:05:51.561-05:00Care - When I read stories about cities being crip...Care - When I read stories about cities being crippled by the snow, it makes me appreciate how well-prepared upstate NY really is. Hope you got some good melting today and enjoyed the day off :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12944629887837965862016-01-25T22:03:32.719-05:002016-01-25T22:03:32.719-05:00Grammajudyb - We were in NE Wyoming last summer. I...Grammajudyb - We were in NE Wyoming last summer. It was so beautiful, but I'm not sure I'd want to be there in winter, lol!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43242649323463767182016-01-25T22:02:10.875-05:002016-01-25T22:02:10.875-05:00Diane - I'm thinking we'll need a bigger p...Diane - I'm thinking we'll need a bigger place if we're going to have so much company ;-) Haven't been to Hilton Head in ages, but that's another island I love!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-13011264737935646512016-01-25T21:56:53.707-05:002016-01-25T21:56:53.707-05:00Deb Nance - Hope I can finish it before too much l...Deb Nance - Hope I can finish it before too much longer... it seems to be taking me forever to read City on Fire!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79471504198135363802016-01-25T21:56:10.476-05:002016-01-25T21:56:10.476-05:00Beth F - The sun rarely shines in central NY durin...Beth F - The sun rarely shines in central NY during the winter, so I'm enjoying those blue skies!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-75402836050743713442016-01-25T21:55:21.699-05:002016-01-25T21:55:21.699-05:00Tina - I think it feels so cold down here because ...Tina - I think it feels so cold down here because the buildings aren't really insulated and the heat is inadequate! Hope you didn't freeze at work today...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15530970009918044742016-01-25T21:54:02.648-05:002016-01-25T21:54:02.648-05:00Pam - I think the Lee Co. school system has grown ...Pam - I think the Lee Co. school system has grown tremendously in recent years... didn't realize you worked there! Hope to start Maisie soon, it seems like I've been reading City on Fire for ages. I'll be sure to keep an eye out for the alligators ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-57062748948856456582016-01-25T21:51:08.704-05:002016-01-25T21:51:08.704-05:00Samstillreading - Hopefully I'll have a final ...Samstillreading - Hopefully I'll have a final opinion of City on Fire in a week or so... but I do think the book is too long!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com